western australia Archives - Page 5 of 10 - Renew Economy

WA gold mine now renewably powered after rapid solar deployment
A Western Australian gold mine is now being powered by solar power, the first operational project under the state’s Clean Energy Future Fund.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 27, 2022

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More than 1GW of battery storage to replace coal in world’s biggest isolated grid
How will the WA government prepare for the closure of its last two coal generators? Lots of wind, solar and batteries.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 17, 2022

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WA to close state-owned coal generators by 2030 in big switch to renewables
WA government to close state-owned coal generators before 2030, and commit $3.8 billion in wind and storage in move it says will pay for itself within years.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 14, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Renewables do heavy lifting on emissions, but gas policy gets in the way in WA
Renewables responsible for Australia’s emissions cuts, while gas reservation policy in WA outweighs benefits in that state.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 13, 2022

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Australia must shift from fossil fuels or risk more than 100,000 regional jobs
Up to 300,000 jobs in regional parts of Queensland and WA are at risk if governments fail to prepare for shift from fossil fuels, new research shows.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 31, 2022

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Western Australian gas producers pay paltry royalties to government
The bulk of Western Australia’s LNG production is subject to little or no tax, despite surging income, new analysis shows.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 17, 2022

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Renewable magnesium smelter considered for Western Australia coal hub
WA looks to boost zero emissions production of critical minerals, funding a feasibility study into a green magnesium smelter in the heart of coal country.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 2, 2021

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Solar switch-off: WA becomes second state to reach for rooftop remote control
Western Australia to follow South Australia as second state to enable AEMO to direct residential rooftop solar systems to be switched off remotely.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 30, 2021

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WA premier vows to protect Scarborough gas project as Morrison dances jig of joy
Environment groups demand explanation from WA premier McGowan, after he suggested massive Scarborough gas project will be protected from legal action.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 25, 2021

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WA tips $118m into new green hydrogen hubs, wants Morrison to match funds
McGowan government to provide $117.5m to support new green hydrogen hubs to tap into burgeoning global market.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 25, 2021

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Press Releases

Renewable energy scores top honours at Resources Sector Awards
Gold Fields Australia and EDL won the Golden Gecko award for environmental excellence for their Agnew Hybrid Renewable project in Leinster, Western Australia.
Press Release

Oct 1, 2021

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Storage

First big battery on WA’s main grid gains development approval
Synergy says its 100MW/200MWh big battery has been given the green light for development at a decommissioned fossil fuel power station.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 9, 2021

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